Melatonin Prescribing at THE MAPLES MEDICAL CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
857
Total Quantity
51.8K
NHS Cost
£13.3K
vs National Avg
+157.7%
THE MAPLES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 857 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,298 to the NHS. This is 157.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
72
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 857 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 51,804 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,298 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +157.7% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 857 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +157.7% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.